Technical Recruiter

Maximus; Hampton (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program, designed for transitioning service members. This role involves a 16-week hands-on training in recruitment strategies, compliance, and best practices, aiming to foster skills for a successful career in talent acquisition. Successful candidates will gain exposure to various recruitment processes while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Ability to work in deadline-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support.
• Support federal hiring efforts and compliance regulations.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in human resources, psychology, business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus seeks a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is designed for transitioning service members looking to gain expertise in technical recruiting, including sourcing, engaging, and hiring top IT talent. Over 16 weeks, participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience in recruitment strategies, candidate engagement, and hiring processes, supporting our Federal, Technology Consulting Solutions (TCS), and Corporate IT segments.

This program provides a structured learning experience focused on technical recruiting fundamentals, sourcing strategies, compliance, and federal hiring processes to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in talent acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in special projects in HR department.
• Maintain employee records, including data entry and maintenance of files.
• Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of human resources forms or documents.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and hiring process management.
• Support federal hiring efforts by understanding security clearance requirements and compliance regulations (OFCCP, EEO, diversity hiring initiatives).
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, refine sourcing strategies, and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and other talent attraction strategies.
• Assist in tracking candidate pipelines, managing applicant tracking system (ATS) records, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Gain experience in compensation discussions, total rewards strategies, and offer processes in a federal hiring environment.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of technical recruitment initiatives.
• Gain exposure to recruitment reporting and analytics to track sourcing effectiveness and hiring trends.
• Participate in trainings, ensuring understanding of recruitment systems, tools, and best practices.

Length of Training: 16 Weeks

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in human resources, psychology, industrial-organizational development, communication, business administration, social work, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework.
• Ability to work comfortably in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Outlook and MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus's compensation is based on factors such as job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, external market, and internal pay systems. Salary is one component of the total compensation package, which may include incentives and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation ranges vary based on contract and experience. Maximus complies with all applicable wage laws. Salary history is not considered in pay decisions.

Remote: Yes